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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2012
News Briefs

School Board gets new name

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota County first began studying the watershed, which extends diagonally from Manatee County to Dona Bay, off of Nokomis.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 8, 2015
County to consider Dona Bay project

Sarasota County wants to restore the 98-mile watershed draining into Dona Bay back to a natural state after years of man-made changes altered the system.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
John Krueger competes in the 100 breaststroke in the FHSAA Class 1A Region 3 Swimming and Diving Championships at the Selby Aquatic Center.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 1, 2013
November Year in Pictures: Sarasota

Enjoy some of our picks for best pictures of November 2012.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Cliff Roles |
  • November 17, 2015
The Wit and Wisdom of Aging Luncheon

The Wit and Wisdom of Aging Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Mill Creek resident Monica Clifford practices checking vital signs on a mannequin at Manatee Technical College, where she is studying in the licensed practical nursing program. She hopes to later become a registered nurse.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 6, 2019
Bill could help cure nursing shortage

Proposed state legislation could allow MTC to produce registered nurses.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 3, 2012
Sarasota County health ranking reaches No. 3

Sarasota County ranked third out of 67 Florida counties in an annual health ranking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo. Favorite banned books on display at the Fruitville Public Library.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 28, 2015
Read at your own risk

Banned Book Week runs through Oct. 3 at Sarasota County Libraries and participating bookstores.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 20, 2012
Sentry Management opens LBK office

The company's Sarasota division has opened a satellite office in Mediterranean Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2014
News Briefs

Sarasota Police Department loses accreditation; Elected mayor campaign admits defeat; Engineers refine Lift Station 87 design; Wallenda's plans for training center hit a wall

  • Sarasota
  • News
Members of the public are invited to meet local authors at five of Sarasota County's libraries.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 7, 2014
Sarasota libraries celebrate local authors for National Library Week

Members of the public are invited to meet local authors at five Sarasota County Libraries during National Library Week. The events take place from Friday, April 11 to Friday, April 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The $315 million Mall at University Town Center opened in October 2014.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 3, 2016
Jackie Z to fight Mall at UTC

Jackie Zumba has started a gofundme.com page to fight a lawsuit for breaking her lease.

  • East County
  • News
Deputies found nearly two pounds of cannabis, $740 in cash and a scale covered in marijuana residue in 20-year-old Carmon Meredith’s truck last week.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 4, 2014
Deputies arrest man caught with pounds of pot

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has charged 20-year-old Carmon Merideth with the possession of marijuana with intent to sell.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This home at 1545 Mallard Lane has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,317 square feet of living area. It sold for $926,200.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 12, 2013
Home in Paradise Shores sells for $926,200

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between Aug. 26 and Aug. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Rudy, 10, wears his medal he got after being blessed Friday, Sept. 28 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Osprey.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2012
October Year in Pictures: Sarasota

Enjoy some of our picks for best pictures of October 2012.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Bayfront Park Recreation Center is among the specific issues to be raised in the town's survey.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 8, 2020
Town survey begins with postcards next week

Opinions sought on town services, key issues facing the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners on Tuesday asked staff to analyze the feasibility of converting the Salvation Army into a come-as-you-are homeless shelter.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 25, 2015
Rosemary seeks voice in homeless plans

While Sarasota County revives talk of a 24-hour come-as-you-are shelter, stakeholders in the most affected neighborhood feel left out of the conversation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Randall Reid
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 28, 2012
Reid seeks honest procurement director

Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid backed his zero-tolerance ethics policy with Procurement Official Mark Thiele's resignation. Now he hopes to fill the position before August.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
An empty chair sits next to Democratic candidate for County Commission District 1 Fredd Atkins during a panel Monday night.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 13, 2016
Atkins talks issues with CONA, Moran declines invitation

The only candidate to appear at a candidate forum Monday, Fredd Atkins used growth-related issues to distinguish himself from opponent Mike Moran.

  • Sarasota
  • News
District Commodore Mary Paige Abbott; Sarasota Power Squadron Commodore Leon Warshaw; and Executive Officer, Susan Lomastro
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • January 16, 2011
Sarasota Power Squadron changes watch

The Sarasota Power Squadron held their Change of Watch ceremony Sunday, Jan. 16, at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bauman
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2014
Business Observer

International Martial Arts Academy comes to Sarasota; Laura Bauman elected to Child Protection board; Linda Apple joins Premier Sotheby's International Realty

  • Sarasota
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